2017 QAR to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

19.1561 AFN

YEARLY LOW

17.5362 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

18.4774 AFN

2017 QAR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the QAR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 19.1561. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 17.5362.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6199 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.3290 to the December average rate of 18.8733, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 19.1561 was up 0.26% compared to the 2016 peak of 19.1056, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 QAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 95,781 AFN

2016 Average 93,074 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 87,681 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,099.67 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

18.9565

17.9578

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to AFN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 18.4517, compared to 18.5031 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0514 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.4517

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.5031

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 1.3607 AFN (High: 18.8969 / Low: 17.5362). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1418 AFN (High: 18.3942 / Low: 18.2525).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.3607

February Spread (Stable) ±0.1418

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.2541 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2541

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 18.8733) against the same month in 2016 (average: 18.2474), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6259 (+3.43%).

2017 Avg (December) 18.8733

2016 Avg (December) 18.2474

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	18.4203	18.1540	18.3290
February	18.3942	18.2525	18.3489
March	18.3754	18.2119	18.3165
April	18.6202	18.2921	18.5203
May	18.8122	18.4970	18.6731
June	18.7693	17.9138	18.5222
July	18.8129	18.1757	18.6118
August	18.9232	18.4626	18.7070
September	18.7840	18.3995	18.5198
October	18.7584	17.9105	18.2656
November	18.8969	17.5362	18.0410
December	19.1561	18.5506	18.8733